Population 4,228 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Midvale Heights
Household size in Midvale Heights
| Period | Midvale Heights | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Midvale Heights is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the Madison area as a whole, where it has 2.30 people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Midvale Heights
| Period | Midvale Heights | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9 | 37.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 38.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Midvale Heights skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.9 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Midvale Heights has the oldest population of any Madison neighborhood.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Midvale Heights
| Period | Midvale Heights | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.3% of households in Midvale Heights, well below the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Madison neighborhoods, Midvale Heights has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Midvale Heights
Renters in Midvale Heights
| Period | Midvale Heights | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 38.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 38.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 39.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Midvale Heights is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a quarter of owners (25.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. No other Madison neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Midvale Heights
| Period | Midvale Heights | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.3% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.1% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 5.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.3% of homes in Midvale Heights are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Midvale Heights has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Madison neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Midvale Heights
| Period | Midvale Heights | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1983 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Midvale Heights is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Midvale Heights
| Period | Midvale Heights | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $956 | $868 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $933 | $950 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,376 | $1,072 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,656 | $1,366 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$700 | +$498 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Midvale Heights costs $1,656 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 27.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Midvale Heights has higher rents than the great majority of Madison neighborhoods.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Midvale Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Midvale Heights
| Period | Midvale Heights | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.5% | 41.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 70.2% | 43.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.2% | 46.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 80.1% | 50.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.6 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Midvale Heights is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (80.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Only one other Madison neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Midvale Heights
| Period | Midvale Heights | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.3% | 93.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.4% | 94.4% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.8% | 95.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.4% | 95.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Midvale Heights: 99.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of Madison's 26 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Midvale Heights
| Period | Midvale Heights | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Midvale Heights has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of the Madison area. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Midvale Heights compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midvale Heights | 2.39 | 45.9 | 4.3% | 15.2% | 2.3% | 1960 | $1,656 | 80.1% | 99.4% | 2.1% |
| Hill Farms-University Neighborh | 2.18 | 39.8 | 5.8% | 42.8% | 2.5% | 1965 | $1,481 | 71.0% | 98.8% | 2.0% |
| Sunset Village | 2.14 | 35.2 | 8.4% | 38.8% | 6.9% | 1954 | $1,759 | 73.5% | 98.7% | 3.2% |
| Dunn's Marsh | 2.02 | 38.0 | 16.4% | 63.8% | 6.4% | 1976 | $1,138 | 41.7% | 83.1% | 2.0% |
| Dudgeon-Monroe | 2.16 | 34.7 | 4.5% | 33.3% | 3.5% | 1939 | $1,615 | 85.3% | 99.9% | 3.1% |
| Meadowood | 2.53 | 38.3 | 18.8% | 32.1% | 7.6% | 1974 | $1,331 | 52.6% | 94.0% | 1.5% |
| Regent | 2.24 | 26.1 | 5.0% | 64.7% | 8.7% | 1955 | $1,419 | 78.7% | 78.8% | 3.4% |
| Prairie Hills | 2.44 | 35.2 | 15.9% | 31.8% | 6.6% | 1975 | $1,309 | 42.6% | 97.2% | 3.3% |
| Greenbush | 2.40 | 24.6 | 4.2% | 79.6% | 8.8% | 1944 | $1,661 | 78.9% | 95.4% | 3.3% |
| South Campus | 2.89 | 20.8 | 1.4% | 100.0% | 8.9% | 1997 | $1,624 | 30.7% | 83.6% | 4.5% |
| Wexford | 2.37 | 44.3 | 5.3% | 38.0% | 1.9% | 1988 | $1,446 | 69.5% | 95.4% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Midvale Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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